Tribes: Ascend/Patches/v0.1.601.0

Dec 8, 2011: Tribes Closed Beta Version 0.1.601.0 and Version 0.1.602.0 Patch Notes

Patch Notes for December 8, 2011

Tribes Closed Beta Version 0.1.601.0 and 0.1.602.0

Server downtime: The Tribes Servers are expected to be down for several hours on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2011 while the patch is deployed. Watch the Server Status in Hi-Command for latest availability information.

Major Highlights

Bella Omega has been re-added to the CTF Map Rotation. Significant changes have occurred since the map was last available for play.
Vehicles have undergone a variety of improvements and cleanups.
A number of balance adjustments have been made. See additional notes below.
Token prices on several classes have changed.
Team Deathmatch default score moved to 100 from 75.
An early (still unpolished) preview of Spectator functionality is available for testing. See additional notes below.
Token gain from the “First Win of the Day” challenge has been doubled.
A variety of changes have been made to the in-match credits system.
Early versions of “Mute Player” and “Report Player” functionality have been added. See additional notes below.
Fixes to prevent some disconnects and server instability. Additional fixes planned for future patches.

Balance Items

The Raider’s NJ4 SMG damage has been reduced.
The Ranger’s Assault Rifle starting accuracy has been reduced.
Minimized projectile knockback from the Raider’s NJ4 SMG and Doombringer’s Chaingun.
Increase to explosion radius on Soldier’s Spinfusor, Pathfinder’s Light Spinfusor, Brute’s Heavy Spinfusor, Scrambler’s Arx Buster, Jumper’s Bolt Launcher, Ranger’s Thumper, Juggernaut’s Spinfusor D, and Juggernaut’s Fusion Mortar.
Modest increase to Projectile speeds on Soldier’s Spinfusor, Pathfinder’s Light Spinfusor, Brute’s Heavy Spinfusor, Juggernaut’s Spinfusor D, Scrambler’s Arx Buster, and Jumper’s Bolt Launcher.
Grav Cycle

Uses a new rocket pod weapon.
Can now be piloted by heavies, and carry heavies as passengers.
Top speed and after-burner boost have been increased.

Beowulf

Increased damage and rate of fire of secondary gunner position.
Gunner now has zoom, increased pitch limits, and increased firing rate.
Increased run-over damage.

Shrike

Yaw sensitivity has been increased.
Damage against ground and buildings is now more forgiving.
Credits are now awarded for damaging players, as well as for earning accolades. Credits awarded for Kills and Assists have been adjusted accordingly.

Tactical Strike and Orbital Strike now have a thirty second cooldown.
Tactical Strike Price Increased.
Orbital Strike Price Reduced.
Orbital Strike and Tactical Strike’s explosion shape extended upwards to encompass more area directly above the blasts.
Resolved issue causing the Jumper to lose speed while in the air.
Slightly decreased the effectiveness of the Jumper’s jumping while already at high speed, to favor transitioning to normal jetting after initial acceleration.

Spectator Early Preview

Work in progress, especially in the HUD and in the method you use to go into spectate mode (match slots, etc).
In console, type, ‘Spectate’ to enter spectate mode
In console, type, ‘EndSpectate’ to exit spectate mode
Keys may be changed in the Settings menu, at the bottom of the Keybindings list - Spectator keys are prefixed with “SPEC”
Default Keybindings:

Z: Show/Hide basic controls
X: Show/Hide HUD
Q: Move Down
E: Move Up
W/A/S/D: Move Forward, Left, Back, Right
Left Mouse: Next (default, next player)
Right Mouse: Previous (default, previous player)
Middle Mouse: Rove camera (free cam)
MouseWheel:

When in Rove Camera mode, move faster or slower
When viewing a target, zooms in and out

G: Hold and press Left Mouse or Right Mouse to view generators
F: Hold and press Left Mouse or Right Mouse to view flags
B: Hold and press Left Mouse or Right Mouse to view flag bases
Tab: Scoreboard

Muting and Reporting Players

Initial versions of these systems are now available. They are still in development, and currently can only be accessed via text entry. UI support is forthcoming.
Current Usage

Open the “say” chat interface (default key = “T”)
Enter a forward slash (“/”) followed by the command and the target player’s name.

Mute player: /mute <playername> (example: /mute Bob)

This prevents the muted player’s chat from showing up on your HUD.
The mute persists until you exit the game.
Should you wish to unmute a player, the command is “/unmute <playername>”

Report player: /report <playername> <reason for report>

Allows you to log a complaint against a player; please specify a reason for the report!

Additional Items

New first person hands now match your third person armor class/team style.
All Spinfusor muzzle flashes keep up with the player.
Adjusted all melee weapons position on screen.
Other additional weapon position adjustments.
New visuals treatment on the mounted turret for the Beowulf.
New visuals treatment on the projectiles for the Grav Cycle
Fixed an issue with the decal for mortar launchers looping instead of dissolving correctly.
Fixed an issue where the Doombringer’s Saber Launcher missile was not visible until it came closer to the victim.
Added a HUD element for dropped ammo packs to improve their visibility.
Team Deathmatch timer is now functional.
Fixed the Field of View exploit
Fixed an exploit where unused fire modes were being accessed on certain weapons.
Fixed a physics bug where jumping rapidly at high speeds would quickly accelerate the player to extremely fast speeds.
Various new accolades, including vehicle assists and last kill in Team Deathmatch.
Fixed some keybind issues, including keys used by left handed players.
Keys ‘1’ and ‘2’ now switch to primary and secondary weapons, respectively. ‘3’, ‘4’, and ‘5’ are defaulted to the current call-ins available.
Fixes the FOV bug introduced with this morning's patch.
Lowers the token price of Juggernaut, Pathfinder, Infiltrator and Technician.
Issues token credits to those that purchased at earlier rates.

Known Issues

Beowulf’s secondary gunner particle effects are visible only to the player controlling the weapon.